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The truth is that my wife is just not that interested in learning to shoot. I certainly won't make the mistake of forcing her beyond her comfort/ability level. That would be entirely counter productive. As long as she is supporting me, my efforts and concerns, that is the best I can do for now.

Let's just say that I am the primary in this. She can shoot (barely) but really has no business with a gun right now, although she supports me in the CHL universe and I have my weapon accessible at night as well. I won't have her put restraints on the subject as I don't want her to become the hostage. The subject can just stay put and do as I say while my spouse is calling 911.

The truth is that we can "what if" things to death, while beating a dead horse into the ground, and that's a good thing. This all very good information and insight into this situation, and we will all take things from it. Things we may use and things we may not. Considering the consequences of our actions is inherent in having a CHL. The ultimate in consideration of consequences for actions.

Consider every possible consequence and ask for more. When/if the time comes, I hope I have considered everything possible so I can make the right choice for that situation. If I am ever in a SD situation, you can rest assured that I will be "What iffing" for a long time to come after. Part of the territory. Part of learning. The more "what iffing" I do now hopefully means less "what iffing" later.

Golly, I must be in "Philosophy" mode tonight. My apologies for rambling.....

My training is pretty much as described as above. Put them in a position that is difficult, awkward and/or unbalanced that they will have a difficult time getting out of easily. On knees as described above is a very good choice. Don't try to cuff them or use wire ties or anything like that. If they decide to act, you are in a position of reacting, never good. Stay out of reach, contact LE, keep them covered well, and don't let your eyes off of them.

All good stuff.

Tossing a set of cuffs to him and telling him to cuff himself exposes you to having the cuffs thrown back at your face while he lunges at you. You might think you are ready, but your first instinct is to duck. By then he is on you. Although I'm not a LEO, I'll bet LEOs would rather have a partner cuff while they cover, or vice versa. Single handed restraint is very dangerous.